Respiratory DiseaseNCT07168408
Procedural Skills Transfer in Bronchoscopy
An observational study of Respiratory Disease, run by University of Edinburgh at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Brief summary The goal of this Feasibility study is to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of three years. The investigators wish to collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Respiratory Disease
- How many people
- 320 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 6 May 2025to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Group 1- Patients undergoing a routine, clinically indicated bronchoscopy procedure Group 2- Clinicians currently involved in performing bronchoscopy procedures
Who may be able to join
- over 16 years of age
- patients identified as requiring a bronchoscopy by their clinician
- patients must have had a CT scan in the 8 weeks prior to the procedure
- capacity to consent
- Exclusion Criteria Group 1 - Patients who have not had a CT scan in the 8 weeks prior to the procedure
- Suitably qualified bronchoscopists, this may include trainee bronchoscopists
Who cannot join
- Clinicians who do not give consent to participate in the study
- Clinicians who are not comfortable performing bronchoscopy while wearing the lightweight glove
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
katie Hamilton contact
United Kingdom1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EH16 4SA
Katie Hamilton, 07827288016
About this study
Brief summary The goal of this Feasibility study is to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of three years. The investigators wish to collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study
Primary outcomes
Read more
- To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures
- To collect movement data from clinicians performing the routine bronchoscopy procedures using a sensory Glove
Secondary outcomes
- Integrate the data gathered with procedure guidelines to develop a representation of procedure success using machine learning algorithms.
- Develop an actionable knowledge base for bronchoscopy skill transfer to novice/untrained medical staff.
- Investigate the feasibility of developing models of bronchoscopy procedures to develop training tools in the future
There are no additional samples or time commitments from the participants in Group 1.
The participants in Group 2 will be asked to answer a short questionnaire about their experience in performing bronchoscopies and will be asked to wear a sensory glove during the bronchoscopy procedure to capture their hand movements.
Read the detailed description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure for visualising the inside of the lung and airways. During bronchoscopy, a thin tube is passed through the patient's mouth or nose, down the throat and into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as inflammation. Additionally, samples may be taken from inside the lungs.
Success rate of bronchoscopy relies on the practitioners experience. Patients undergoing bronchoscopy performed by novice bronchoscopists have an increased complication rate. Data from clinical practice suggest that bronchoscopy has a prolonged learning curve and trainees should perform a number of procedures, under supervision, to learn the technique.
In this study the investigators aim to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of 3 years. The investigators will collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study by answering a short questionnaire on their experience and wearing sensorized gloves which will record their hand movements during the procedure. the investigators aim to use this data to develop computer algorithms and simulators that will assist in the training of new bronchoscopists, decreasing the time required to learn the technique and improving patient safety.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Disease
- Medical subject headings
- Respiration Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Up to 300 patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures. Patients will be asked permission to access previous CT scans and record video from the bronchoscopy procedure. | |
| Group 2 | Up to 20 bronchoscopists. These participants will be asked a to complete a short questionnaire on their experience and will wear a sensorized glove to capture their hand movements during the procedure |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures
The bronchoscopy images will be recorded using a screen capture device
Measured: up to 1 hour
to collect movement data from clinicians performing the routine bronchoscopy procedures
A sensory glove will be worn by the clinicians to capture their hand movements during the routine bronchoscopy
Measured: up to 1 hour
Secondary outcomes (2)
Integrate the data gathered with procedure guidelines to develop a representation of procedure success using machine learning algorithms
Develop machine learning algorithms to
Measured: 1 year after completion of data collection
Investigate the feasibility of developing models of bronchoscopy procedures to develop training tools in the future.
Once data has been analysed investigate whether this can be used to develop training tools for future clinicians
Measured: 1 year after completion of data collection
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Sep 2025
- Study start6 May 2025
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Respiratory DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 320 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07168408
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R&D 2021/0163
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Data generated by the study (including personal data) will not be transferred to external individuals or organisations outside of the sponsoring organisations
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Procedural Skills Transfer in Bronchoscopy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07168408
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R&D 2021/0163
- Conditions
- Respiratory Disease
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 320 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of EdinburghUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Brief summary The goal of this Feasibility study is to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of three years. The investigators wish to collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study
Primary outcomes
- To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures
- To collect movement data from clinicians performing the routine bronchoscopy procedures using a sensory Glove
Secondary outcomes
- Integrate the data gathered with procedure guidelines to develop a representation of procedure success using machine learning algorithms.
- Develop an actionable knowledge base for bronchoscopy skill transfer to novice/untrained medical staff.
- Investigate the feasibility of developing models of bronchoscopy procedures to develop training tools in the future
There are no additional samples or time commitments from the participants in Group 1.
The participants in Group 2 will be asked to answer a short questionnaire about their experience in performing bronchoscopies and will be asked to wear a sensory glove during the bronchoscopy procedure to capture their hand movements.
Detailed description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure for visualising the inside of the lung and airways. During bronchoscopy, a thin tube is passed through the patient's mouth or nose, down the throat and into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as inflammation. Additionally, samples may be taken from inside the lungs.
Success rate of bronchoscopy relies on the practitioners experience. Patients undergoing bronchoscopy performed by novice bronchoscopists have an increased complication rate. Data from clinical practice suggest that bronchoscopy has a prolonged learning curve and trainees should perform a number of procedures, under supervision, to learn the technique.
In this study the investigators aim to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of 3 years. The investigators will collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study by answering a short questionnaire on their experience and wearing sensorized gloves which will record their hand movements during the procedure. the investigators aim to use this data to develop computer algorithms and simulators that will assist in the training of new bronchoscopists, decreasing the time required to learn the technique and improving patient safety.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | – | –Up to 300 patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures. Patients will be asked permission to access previous CT scans and record video from the bronchoscopy procedure. |
| Group 2 | – | –Up to 20 bronchoscopists. These participants will be asked a to complete a short questionnaire on their experience and will wear a sensorized glove to capture their hand movements during the procedure |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Group 1- Patients undergoing a routine, clinically indicated bronchoscopy procedure Group 2- Clinicians currently involved in performing bronchoscopy procedures
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- over 16 years of age
- patients identified as requiring a bronchoscopy by their clinician
- patients must have had a CT scan in the 8 weeks prior to the procedure
- capacity to consent
- Exclusion Criteria Group 1 - Patients who have not had a CT scan in the 8 weeks prior to the procedure
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Clinicians who do not give consent to participate in the study
- Clinicians who are not comfortable performing bronchoscopy while wearing the lightweight glove
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures
Time frame: up to 1 hour
The bronchoscopy images will be recorded using a screen capture device
to collect movement data from clinicians performing the routine bronchoscopy procedures
Time frame: up to 1 hour
A sensory glove will be worn by the clinicians to capture their hand movements during the routine bronchoscopy
2 secondary outcomes
Integrate the data gathered with procedure guidelines to develop a representation of procedure success using machine learning algorithms
Time frame: 1 year after completion of data collection
Investigate the feasibility of developing models of bronchoscopy procedures to develop training tools in the future.
Time frame: 1 year after completion of data collection
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Data generated by the study (including personal data) will not be transferred to external individuals or organisations outside of the sponsoring organisations
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
katie Hamilton contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Respiratory Disease, run by University of Edinburgh at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Adam Marshall (0131 6518293, adam.marshall@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures (time frame: up to 1 hour). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Sep 2026.